Apple has expanded its presence in India with the inauguration of a new office in Bengaluru, reinforcing its commitment to the growing market. This move closely follows the recent establishment of two retail stores in the country.
The newly opened office, situated in Bengaluru's Minsk Square near the iconic M Chinnaswamy cricket stadium and Cubbon Park areas, boasts 15 floors, comprising dedicated lab space, collaborative areas, and a Caffe Macs. Designed to accommodate up to 1,200 employees, the office features interiors crafted from locally-sourced materials like stone, wood, and flooring, complemented by indigenous plant life.
In alignment with Apple's environmental initiatives, the Bengaluru office operates entirely on renewable energy, a practice the company has embraced since 2018. Apple's commitment to sustainability is evident in all its facilities, which have been powered by 100 percent renewable energy since 2018, with corporate operations achieving carbon neutrality in 2020.
The Bengaluru office joins Apple's existing corporate office locations in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Gurugram. With a diverse team covering software, hardware, services, IS&T, operations, and customer support, Apple's Bengaluru presence contributes to the company's engagement with over 3,000 employees in India, fostering innovation and collaboration.
A spokesperson for Apple highlighted Bengaluru's significance, stating, "Bengaluru is already home to so many of our talented teams, including software engineering and hardware technologies, operations, customer support, and more. Like everything we do at Apple, this workspace is created to foster innovation, creativity, and connection. It's an amazing space for our teams to collaborate."
This development follows closely on the heels of Apple's foray into the retail sector in India, with the opening of Apple Saket in New Delhi and Apple BKC near Jio World Drive in April of the previous year. These retail expansions were preceded by the launch of Apple's online store in India, underscoring the company's strategic focus on the Indian market.